Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
ADIRONDACK STYLE
Evoking rusticity and relaxation through simple and elegant designs, vintage Adirondack furniture originated in the Adirondack Mountains of northeastern New York. The most famous piece is the Adirondack chair, which dates to 1903.
With its ample armrests and sturdy but comfortable slanted seat, the reclined Adirondack chair was designed by Thomas Lee for his own country home. The postwar golden age of modern patio and garden furniture production — led by the likes of Brown Jordan, Knoll, Salterini and Woodard — was decades away at the time, and there were few pieces of furniture specifically created for outdoor use.
Lee, a Massachusetts-born Harvard graduate raised in a wealthy family, was no furniture designer. He merely needed a durable, rugged chair for afternoons in the sun while he was vacationing on Lake Champlain in Westport, New York, in the summer. The amateur woodworker used just one wooden plank cut into 11 segments that were jointed together for his now-legendary seat, which is said to have been made of hemlock, hickory or basswood.
The story of the Adirondack chair continues with Lee’s friend, carpenter Harry Bunnell, covertly patenting the chair and going on to produce it as the Westport Plank chair for a growing audience over the next two decades. Over a century later, the Adirondack chair has gone through several design evolutions while maintaining its popularity and basic form with slats of wood such as pine offering comfort both indoors and out.
The widespread demand for rustic Adirondack outdoor furniture was bolstered by the turn-of-the-century establishment of rural escapes to treat diseases such as tuberculosis. The low-slung Adirondack chair became common in these places of convalescence, allowing patients to recline and breathe in the country air. It also complemented the camp-style architecture that was prevalent in the Adirondacks for recreation as well as restoration, where rugged furniture with exposed wood and minimal carving filled interiors and wide porches.
Today, Adirondack chairs are made in a range of materials and can be found around the world, from ski resorts to lakeside piers, their durability and classic form making them an enduring favorite for spending time in nature.
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Style: Adirondack
Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folk art sculpture of drift wood and a plank wood base is all hand made.The bird is also wood carving added to the driftwood sculpture.The condition is very good as found condit...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted & Crafted Cow From a Dairy Farm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky cow was found on a dairy farm probably used as a advertising prop. or trade sign.It is hand painted pot metal and in very good con...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Folky Hand Carved Cow Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted folky cow wood hanging double sided trade sign.This carved cow has the original metal chain and is in great as found condition.
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Amazing Hand Carved Log Vase -Mango Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved out mango wood log and in fine condition.The bottom is signed by the artist : CR -MANGO WOOD in fine condition.The patina is amazing.
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Bronze & Iron Frogs Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of bronze and iron frogs are all hand made or hand forged.The gilded frog is a advertisement & match safe in one.The others are hand made.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
2 Vintage Folk Art Miniature Adirondak Bent Wood Rocking Doll Arm Chairs 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage folk art miniature salesman sample / doll / cabin decor Adirondak chairs featuring rustic bentwood / twig designs; one rocker and one armchair.
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Large - 7.5” x...
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Late 20th Century Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Artisan Handmade Rustic Adirondack Folk Art Model Log Cabin Cottage 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive style Adirondack style log cabin. Made from wood, sticks and bark. Features a central door flanked by two windows. The upper story shows two windows and two chimneys.
D...
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Late 20th Century Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Signed & Dated 1930's Original Painted Cast Iron Buggy Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted buggy door stop and dated 1936.The condition is very good and amazing patina.
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Handcut & Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Cat Door Stop, circa 1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare painted sheet metal black cat with arched back and prominent whiskers door stop. Measures : Tall 23 x 10.75 so it makes it's presence felt. Very cool cat! In origin...
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
19th Century Original Painted Ram Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original painted cast iron Hubley doorstop of a ram.The painted surface is amazing and all original.Wonderful form & painted surface.
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1880s American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Hand Crafted Concrete Sculpture of Panda Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted sculpture of koala bears on concrete. The shape of the total sculpture is the same shape as the country of Australia.This is a very heavy hand crafted sculpture.
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20th Century Australian Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American Burl container from the mid west and in good condition.This could be American Indian.The condition is very good.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20thc Folk Art Carved & Painted Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun & folky 20thc hand carved and painted horse is carved out of wood. It has a wonderful aged patina but is a later version of a earlier horse.
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1950s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
19thc Folk Art Carved Squirrel on a Tree Stump
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early hand carved wood squirrel is sitting on a stump or log. It has a wonderful undisturbed painted surface.Its all original painted surfac...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Indian Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Indian girl sculpture with amazing details. Minor cracks in carvings in areas.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
20Thc Hand Carved & Painted Horse Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc hand carved wood horse & hand painted in fantastic condition. This is similar to the Amish play toy horses but we think it was a folk carving.This...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved pig or hog with amazing patina. This is most unusual and found in the mid west.
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Cow Butter Stamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and folky hand carved cow butter stamp is in fine condition.This comes from a private folk art collection and was purchased in Pennsylvania.
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1860s American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Horse & Rider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved horse and rider sculpture in amazing condition.This was found in a folk art collection in Arizona.The patina is wonderful and ther...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand carved bears are amazing and in great condition. These bears are carved out of one piece of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Indian and Rider Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand carved and painted Indian on horseback on folky wall plaque.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Early Original Painted Shore Bird on Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 20th century original painted and carved shore bird on wood log base. The bird has a coat of wax or something like varnished.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture. It is possibly from a Federal or government building. It's a Architectural Folk Art Element. The Eagle is carved of wood and...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved 19thc Wood Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 19thc hand carved wood doll is wearing a early brown linen dress and has hand carved body,arms & feet. Fantastic folk art at its finest...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Linen, Wood
Early 20thc Bronze Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc large rooster bronze sculpture in amazing undisturbed surface. This fine piece of art has a wonderful patina. Minor piece missing off a feath...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Folky Handmade Tin Turkey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun folky turkey was found in Southern California and is so cool and all original painted surface. It’s probably from the 1990s but has such a great folky look. Great for a cabi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th Century Zinc Folk Art Baby Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Zinc Folk Art baby goose statue from a old fountain. The condition is good with some age wear.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Zinc
Hand Carved Alabaster Owl with Glass Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved alabaster owl with glass eyes and in fine condition. The base is signed by the artist. The condition is very good.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
Concrete Dachshund Dog with Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool painted surface concrete dog door stop or garden ornament. The condition is very good.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete
19th Century Original Painted Fruit Basket Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Hubley original painted basket of fruit cast iron door stop is in fine untouched condition. So hard to find where they have not messed with the paint. Great form an...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19Thc Hand Carved Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved bear on a wood base in very good condition.
Category
1880s American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19thc Bronze Apple Picker Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc bronze apple picker wall plaque.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved plaque of a rooster on a roof top and unsigned by the artist. Great on a kitchen wall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Amazing Hand-Carved Wood Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful hand-carved horse is riding and performing tricks. The Folk Art carving is unsigned. The maker is unknown.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Wood Folk Art Deer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand carved walnut wood deer are in good condition with minor old repairs on legs or tail. The eyes are hand painted and original. The antlers are made or resin or something fo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Horses Folk Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved horse family are carved from one piece of wood and in amazing as found condition. These were purchased from a California ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Folk Art Carving of a Cowboy with His Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Folk Art relief carving is the cowboy with his horse. It is all original paint and original hand carved and painted frame. This painted folk carving has ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Indian Chief and Baby Wolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand-carved Indian and wolf was found in Arizona. Probably carved in the forties locally. Unsigned or dated.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rose Quartz Mid Century Giant Skull
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rose Quartz Mid Century Giant Skull. Rose quartz is in amazing condition. All sides are in tact and no visible damages to any part of the skull. Great weight. Measures approx - 14d ...
Category
20th Century Italian Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rose Quartz
Adirondack sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Australia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $10,500 while the average work can sell for $956.
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